Transfer+Credit

Transfer credit will not be given for any college courses taken while in high school if these courses were used in obtaining the high school diploma. Transfer credit will be forfeited if a student takes an equivalent Rensselaer course.

As of Fall 2010, students entering as first-time freshmen can transfer a maximum of 32 credits (including Advanced Placement credit or other equivalent credit) toward their Bachelor’s degree at Rensselaer. Only a total of two courses for a maximum of eight (8) advanced placement and/or transfer credits can be used toward the HASS Core Requirements for graduation. Only a total of two courses for a maximum of eight (8) transfer credits may be used to satisfy the science core requirement. Any courses beyond those two (2) can be used towards free electives.

All requests to have HASS transfer credits approved should go to Anjie Emeka, HASS Manager of Student Services. You will need a transcript and course description, and will need to fill out a Transfer Credit Approval form. A student signature is necessary. Anjie Emeka’s office is Sage 4303; email: emekaa@rpi.edu, phone: 518-276-2576.